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Leukotriene B4

Tocris Bioscience, part of Bio-Techne | Catalog # 2307

BLT1/BLT2 receptor agonist and potent chemotactic factor
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2307/50U

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Description

BLT1/BLT2 receptor agonist and potent chemotactic factor

Alternative Names

LTB4,5,12-DiHETE

Product Description

Leukotriene B4 is a potent lipid inflammatory mediator derived from the 5-lipoxygenase pathway of arachidonic acid metabolism. Binds to BLT1 and BLT2 receptors and acts as a potent chemotactic agent and activator of leukocytes. Also displays antiviral activity towards DNA viruses and retroviruses.

Product Specifications

Molecular Weight

336.47

Formula

C20H32O4

Storage

Store at -20°C

Purity

≥95% (HPLC)

Chemical Name

(5S,6Z,8E,10E,12R,14Z)-5,12-Dihydroxy-6,8,10,14-eicosatetraenoic acid

CAS Number

71160-24-2

PubChem ID

5280492

InChI Key

VNYSSYRCGWBHLG-AMOLWHMGSA-N

SMILES

O[C@@H](CCCC(O)=O)\C=C/C=C/C=C/[C@H](O)C/C=C\CCCCC

The technical data provided above is for guidance only. For batch specific data refer to the Certificate of Analysis.

Solubility

Solubility Soluble in ethanol (supplied pre-dissolved in anhydrous ethanol, 50µg/ml)

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Product Documents for Leukotriene B4

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Product Specific Notices for Leukotriene B4

For research use only

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